Sears exploring sale of Kenmore, other assets
On Monday, May 14, Sears Holdings announced it had formed a special committee to explore the sale of its Kenmore brand and related assets, the Sears Home Improvement Products business […]
Read MoreSears to close its last Chicago store
On Thursday afternoon The Chicago Tribune reported that Sears Holdings will close its last department store in Chicago by mid-July. Sears’ connection to Chicago goes back 1938, when the retailer […]
Read MoreKroger to hire 11,000 employees
Kroger announced on Tuesday that it was hiring to fill 11,000 positions including nearly 2,000 management positions. The company reported it had created 10,000 jobs in 2017 and 12,000 in […]
Read MoreNecco closure talk sparks panic candy sales
After Necco maker New England Confectionery Co. revealed that the company could close operations and lay off about 400 employees, fans of the company’s offerings began buying up as much […]
Read MoreAmazon expands Whole Foods grocery delivery to Los Angeles
On April 10, Amazon launched free two-hour delivery services from Whole Foods Market through Prime Now. Prime members across greater Los Angeles and Orange County – along the coast from […]
Read MoreGiant to make $70M investment in Pennsylvania
Giant Food stores announced on April 10 that it planned to construct six new stores, remodel two existing locations and open five new fuel centers in Pennsylvania during the next […]
Read MoreWalmart partners with Postmates
On April 10, Walmart announced it had partnered with Postmates to deliver groceries to its customers in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company plans to expand its delivery service to other […]
Read MoreSprouts announces expansion plans for Q3
On April 4, Sprouts Farmers Market announced that it planned to open 13 new locations in Q3 of 2018. The new stores will take the grocery retailer to new states […]
Read MoreQFC considers name change
On April 6, The Seattle Timesreported that Bellevue-based grocery store QFC or Quality Food Centers was considering changing its name to “the Q.” Suzy Monford, president of Kroger’s QFC Division, […]
Read MoreFresh Thyme partners with Instacart
On March 28, Fresh Thyme announced a partnership with Instacart to offer customers in 55 of the Midwest chain’s 70 locations the convenience of one-hour grocery deliveries. The services will […]
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